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P378 FST

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 FST
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to carry out full inspection

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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P378 FST is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P378 FST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P378 FST registered?

P378 FST is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P378 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 FST shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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